Preparing Lots Over 5 Hectares for Bushfire Season
All large lots larger than 5 hectares in size will need to meet the following requirements by the Annual Fire Hazard Reduction Notice deadline.
All buildings and structures must have a minimum of three meters clearance of all combustible material. Structures include private power poles.

Fire breaks must be a minimum of three meters in width and have a minimum overhead clearance of four meters.
Mineral earth or mulched breaks installed within 20 meters inside and along the whole external boundary of land held in continuous ownership up to a maximum of 200 hectates.



PERMITS
NO permit required until 31 August 2023
Permits required from 1 September 2023 - 14 October 2023
Burning is prohibited from 15 October 2023 - 14 February 2024
Permit required from 15 February 2024 - 6 April 2024
NO permit required from 7 April 2024